Evim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Evim Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,000 | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 20 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $168,000 | 21 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Evim Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Evim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $7,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $72,000 |
| Arizona | 6 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity Center for Biological Diversity | Endangered species & habitat protect | $25,000 |
| Bresee Foundation Bresee Foundation | Family services to promote educ. | $12,000 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Natural science education | $10,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness Great Old Broads for Wilderness | Wilderness conservation | $10,000 |
| A Father Forever A Father Forever | Facilitates restoration with fathers | $8,000 |
| Conservation Fisheries Inc Conservation Fisheries Inc | Preservation of aquatic biodiversity | $8,000 |
| Ride A Wave Foundation Ride A Wave Foundation | Handicapped children surfing exp. | $8,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Tucson Wildlife Center | Rescue, rehab of wild animals in az | $8,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network Turtle Island Restoration Network | Protect & restore marine habitats | $8,000 |
| El Valle Amphibian Conservation Ce El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center | Preservation of amphibians | $7,000 |
| La Food Bank la Food Bank | Children and senior nutrition distr | $7,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation Orangutan Foundation | Conserve and protect orangutans | $7,000 |
| Sonoran Institute Sonoran Institute | Build communities in southwest | $7,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Los Padres Forest Watch | Wilderness preservation | $6,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center Marine Mammal Center | Expand knowledge - marine mammals | $6,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundat People for the American Way Foundation | Education of 1st amendment rights | $6,000 |
| Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson | Accessible circus arts education | $5,000 |
| Northern Jaguar Project Northern Jaguar Project | Preserve jaguar habitat - safe-haven | $5,000 |
| Ozzie & Friends Rescue Inc Ozzie & Friends Rescue Inc | Rescue and fostering homeless dogs | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Services Rainbow Services | Help homeless families | $5,000 |
| Rewilding Institute Rewilding Institute | Conservation of n america carnivores | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Saralaine Evans Millet
- Lydia Millet
- Joshua Millet
- Amanda Millet
- Chi Kephart
- Nola Millet
Questions people ask
Does Evim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Evim Foundation give?
$168,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Evim Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Saralaine Evans Millet (Former Presi), Lydia Millet (President-Se), Joshua Millet (Treasurer) and Amanda Millet (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Evim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.